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We are looking for an outstanding candidate to work on the analysis and integration of genomic and epigenetic data generated by the Functional Annotation of Animal Genomes (FAANG) projects to identify cis-regulatory regions and evaluate their potential impact of phenotypes using genomic prediction and comparative sequence analyses. The successful candidate will lead projects and participate as part of a team of geneticists and bioinformaticians within the Animal Breeding and Genetics group at ISU. For additional information, please contact: Dr. James Koltes: jekoltes@iastate.edu

The duties of the job are:

• Development and testing of pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput genomics and epigenetics data.
• Conduct genomic selection and genome-wide association (GWA) analyses to integrate functional genomics and GWAS data.
• Collaborate with other bioinformatics to help test and develop web-based bioinformatics tools.
• Develop online and in-person training materials, including workshops to educate community members on how to use bioinformatics tools and resources developed in this project.
• Lead communications (meetings) with collaborators to ensure research progress.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in bioinformatics or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience with Next Generation Sequencing data analysis and/or experience in genomic selection

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in epigenetic and transcriptomic data analysis
• Experience in UNIX and R programming and high-performance computing
• Demonstrated skills in computer programming with at least one scripting language (Python, Perl, Julia, or similar)
• Experience in developing web applications on a server
• Experience with MySQL database software
• Experience with comparative genomic data analysis/genomic breeding value estimation
• Demonstrated experience utilizing computer programming to analyze biological data

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program

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Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff from all over Iowa, the nation, and the world. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by fede...ral and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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